“Animal Care is an amazing local charity that does so much for sick, abandoned, or lost animals across the north west of England,” Laura said.

“Their staff work tirelessly to look after every animal that comes to them including those who would otherwise be put to sleep, and those whose owners have had to let them go due to health or bereavement.”

Laura said she wanted to doing something “as daft” as shaving off her hair to raise awareness of the charity, based on Blea Tarn Road.

“By doing something like this I want to raise both awareness and money to help their incredible cause.”

Animal Care relies entirely on volunteers, donations and fundraising, as well as on their two charity shops and tearoom. They do not receive funding from the government, or from anyone else.

Due to the number of animals they look after, there’s a constant need for food, medical care, and building maintenance on top of any number of other running costs.

For more information on Animal Care, go to http://www.animalcare-lancaster.co.uk/.